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Not having the right team is a common reason why startups fail. Read this advice from startup specialist law firm Harper James Solicitors for some of the key personalities and soft skills you'll need in your initial start-up team... When you look at the why startups fail, not having the right team is the third most common reason. It’s vital to select the right team of people who are re...
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Mattr Media share their 6 key steps they recommend to every brand who wants to create a killer crowdfunding video and a successful raise.Like many start-ups raising investment through crowdfunding, fintech brand Chip knew their investment video was crucial. With only 2 weeks till the raise, they were worried the traditional ‘talking head’ interview with their founder they had produce...
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A study shows that 40% of employees tend to leave after a year if there is a lack of proper training. This is a massive loss for small and medium businesses as the cost of hiring and onboarding is quite high. Everyone wants to learn new skills and be at a senior position in future. It is high time that SMBs start investing in their employees and minimise the risk of losing people because of lack o...
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Starting a new business can be exhausting and quite tricky, especially if you have never done something like this before. Of course, once you get your start-up off the ground, you need to keep it going and start making a profit. This can be difficult when there are so many other start-ups competing for the same customers. Luckily, there are some ways that you can make your start-up stand out. Her...
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Teamwork makes the dream work.  Every team is only as strong as its weakest member. There is no ‘I’ in ‘team’. There are so many phrases and sayings created around the subject of teams and how to make them work. In truth, building a team that works well is both a science and an art. It takes a lot of work, dedication, and often even trial and error to get it right....
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When it comes to marketing your business, you’re going to have to do much more than simply dress up someone in a fun costume, plop them on a corner, and direct them to your storefront.For people to come see the “Open for Business” sign, there are plenty of other ways you can go about attracting consumers. Marketing is an incredibly vital but difficult process that involves plent...
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Starting out in the business world can be tough. No matter what sort of field you’re planning to go into, it’s likely that you will have a wide range of competitors who are fighting for the same custom. For your startup to be a success, you need to know how to attract customers to your business. Using the right marketing strategies can be the determining factor in how much interest you...
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When meeting an investor for the first time, you should know how to prepare for an angel investor meeting. From coming up with an investor meeting checklist to actually talking to potential investors, here are some handy tips from Jimmy Maysa of Top-Mom.com, to assist you with this. The meeting has been set, let the duel begin. This is the appropriate mindset to have but not necessarily with...
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in today’s digital world with a “switched on” work culture, it often means that, as a result, sleep is compromised. Sleep is something that everyone loves and needs, however, when people experience lack of or poor quality sleep, they all too easy brush off the problem and hope for the best the next time they doze off. Of course, everyone knows you can feel a little grumpy after ...
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The term ‘crowdfunding’ only took off a few years ago, and now it’s a word being thrown around in many circles involving entrepreneurs and startups. While we may hear it banded around a lot, most people don’t actually understand what it means. In this article will look at what you should know about crowdfunding and whether you should be using it for your startup. What is cr...
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The life of a small business can sometimes be tricky. You have to battle to build an organisation from the ground up. So when you finally work your way up to the gold standard, and you have your very own offices, you’re going to want to make sure they’re protected. That’s basic stuff, really.  It’s for that reason that every small business owner should consider havi...
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The world of corporate responsibility is not always an enjoyable one. People find that they start a position with some of the best intentions possible, and they wind up becoming disillusioned with their role and want to find a new one. For a lot of these individuals, becoming a startup is often the best choice. Read on to discover five different reasons why you should get out of the “rat ra...
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